Berkeley Lab's Innovation and Partnerships Office (IPO) has released its first annual report highlighting technology transfer accomplishments and key IPO activities for FY16. The annual report is available online, as a pdf, or in print to share with Lab staff and potential industry partners. Contact ipo@lbl.gov for hard copies. IPO's guide to industry partnerships, published … [Read more...] about IPO Publishes FY16 Annual Report
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Small Businesses to Access Berkeley Lab Expertise and Resources
The Department of Energy (DOE) selected 38 small businesses to access scientific expertise and technical resources available at DOE national labs and take steps to advance their energy-related products for the marketplace. DOE's Small Business Voucher (SBV) pilot program makes this collaboration possible, creating 114 partnerships between U. S. small businesses and the national … [Read more...] about Small Businesses to Access Berkeley Lab Expertise and Resources
Startup Partners with Berkeley Lab for Waste Heat Recovery Technology
Energy Technology Area researchers Vi Rapp and Ravi Prasher are partnering with Alphabet Energy, a startup founded on Berkeley Lab technology, to develop a cost-effective thermoelectric waste heat recovery system. The project, funded by a $2M grant from the California Energy Commission, seeks to reduce both energy use and pollutant emissions from industrial facilities such as … [Read more...] about Startup Partners with Berkeley Lab for Waste Heat Recovery Technology
DOE Report Details National Lab System
The Department of Energy released a report earlier in January highlighting the accomplishments and capabilities of its national labs. Read DOE's press release and access the complete report. “Our National Lab system is an enduring science and technology powerhouse comprised of more than 20,000 scientists and engineers who deliver new discoveries and provide world-class … [Read more...] about DOE Report Details National Lab System
Energy Monitoring Startup Acquired
Berkeley Lab startup Whisker Labs, formerly Wattstick, has been acquired by Earth Networks, which will launch Whisker Lab's home energy monitoring device. Whisker Labs was founded by Berkeley Lab researchers Oren Schetrit and Steve Lanzisera, who developed a device to more easily provide building submetering, enabling building owners to monitor energy demand. Read the startup's … [Read more...] about Energy Monitoring Startup Acquired